Avinash Poojary

Senior Specialist - People & Culture, specializing in HR Solutions at Zscaler

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

About

Dynamic HR Operations professional with 11+ years of experience specializing in Hire-to-Retire (ELCM) lifecycle management, global mobility, and complex regional benefits administration across India and the APJ/APAC region. Proven track record of transforming traditional HR processes into agile, compliant, and technology-driven operations within prominent multinational environments. Currently steering regional governance at Zscaler, I independently manage a diverse portfolio of HR Ops, benefits, payroll inputs, and multi-country onboarding/offboarding workflows (including India, Singapore, ANZ, Hong Kong, and Japan). I blend deep compliance expertise with an innovative approach to HR tech—utilizing Generative AI and automation to parse intricate labor laws and eliminate operational redundancies. Core Areas of Expertise: Regional Core HR Ops(Employee Life Cycle Management), Benefits & Payroll Governance: NPS Process Management (Designated Nodal Officer working with ICICI POP) Cross-Border Lifecycle Management: End-to-end Onboarding, Offboarding, and Orientation protocols tailored to regional labor codes (India, SGP, ANZ, HKG). HRIS & Digital Transformation: Core UAT lead for massive system migrations (SAP SuccessFactors to Workday) and implementing automated workflows to optimize team bandwidth. AI-Driven HR Operations: Pioneering the use of GenAI (Gemini/ChatGPT) to interpret complex global regulations and driving award-winning automation solutions. Tech & Tools Landscape: Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, ServiceNow, PeopleSoft, Gemini, ChatGPT, Advanced Excel, Coupa. Driven by a passion for elevated employee experiences, I look forward to connecting with industry peers on topics of regional HR strategy, digital transformation, and the future of AI in People Operations. Let’s connect!

Experience

  • Senior Specialist - People & Culture at Zscaler
    Aug 2024 - Present · 2 yrs

  • Senior HR Advisor at Technicolor
    Jun 2021 - Aug 2024 · 3 yrs 3 mos

  • HR Analyst at Accenture
    Apr 2016 - May 2021 · 5 yrs 2 mos

  • Process Associate at First Advantage
    Mar 2014 - Apr 2016 · 2 yrs 2 mos